Cruach Camuillt

The walk up Cruach Camuillt starts from near Colintraive and kicks off gently enough before the path gets properly steep. It's a proper hill rather than a mountain - 807 metres high - but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a casual stroll. The final push to the summit is where you earn the views.

What makes it worth the effort is the panorama from the top. On a clear day you're looking out towards the Firth of Clyde, and if you've timed it right (late morning, ideally), the light hits those Argyll hills beautifully. The summit itself isn't crowded - you'll likely have the place to yourself, which is rare in accessible Scottish peaks these days.

It's a walker's hill, really. Kids who are confident on steep terrain will manage it fine, but anyone under eight would probably find the ascent tedious. Allow two to three hours return. There's no visitor infrastructure - no café, no toilets - so bring water and something to eat.

Free to access, naturally. The best approach is from the south of Colintraive, though parking is a bit tight. If you're staying at Glendaruel Caravan Park (just 3.4 miles away), this makes a cracking half-day walk that doesn't eat up an entire holiday. It's the kind of hill you do on a decent weather day - grey skies and drizzle are the norm in Argyll, but they rob the views of any magic.